Magnums

Black plum, bramble and ripe raspberry aromas dominate, with hints of black pepper, cherries and licorice chiming in. The wine’s entry introduces a complex array of flavors, adding boysenberry and vanilla to the mix. A broad mid-palate leads to a wine of tremendous body, round tannins and persistent finish. The wine’s concentration makes it ideal for meals ranging from salmon and other hearty fish dishes, to more robust roasted poultry and meats. 

The old vines at Robert Von Weidlich’s vineyard trace their Zinfandel legacy back to the late 19th century. Robert’s first planting in 1937 utilized budwood from an 1884 vineyard farmed by the Morelli family, who had developed most of the ridge along the Harrison Grade.

Aromas of blackberry, black cherry and black plum, typical of Von Weidlich Zinfandel, are augmented with cinnamon spice and well-integrated oak and toast. Flavors are thick with blackberry, dried currant, and cherry compote. The broad mid-palate features concentrated fruit and big, soft tannins, a prelude to the lingering finish that resonates with pure Zinfandel varietal character.  

Bright cherry and raspberry aromas are tinged with hints of white pepper, blackberry, Occidental dust, and oak. Flavors erupt on entry, with black cherry spice and bramble dominating the mid-palate. Velvety tannins anchor a great depth and concentration of flavor, and the excellent balance makes this Zinfandel extremely versatile and an excellent food wine.